The GraphQL ecosystem has experienced significant growth since its inception in 2016, with numerous major open-source projects being developed around it. The Apollo Stack team organized a meetup to bring together key figures from these projects, including Facebook's GraphQL and Relay teams, Graphene, and GraphQLHub, to discuss the current state of the ecosystem and future directions. The event featured talks on various topics such as making GraphQL easier with Graphene, building full-stack apps using Apollo Client, and evolving Relay.js, as well as a panel discussion on GraphQL's development, design, and limitations. The meetup aimed to provide a platform for these individuals to share their experiences and knowledge, and the event was so successful that it has been repeated, with future events planned in various locations including San Francisco and Toronto.